Hi Christina - what did you end up picking?

I really like colorbonds wallaby... they have some contrasting colours listed below... this might give a dark enough look without being too dark. however would you consider changing roof and trims first and then see how you feel about the brickwork? It might be all you need to do for an updated look. I'd maybe do roof and gutters same colour and then down pipes in a colour similar to bricks so not to stand out..., garage doors maybe the woodland grey?

That is an interesting idea to paint the receding walls of house front in either 1/4 or 1/2 strength Ironstone, but I would suggest a trial run by painting a sample on large piece of cardboard (or similar), then see what you think. Ironstone for posts would look good. So that leaves the forward front wall, and you're painting it white? Is that tree still obscuring the view of this section? If so, perhaps remove its lower branches (or replace with a stunning flowering feature tree) so that section of house is more visible. If you plan to have furniture on your verandah, what about a gorgeous white wicker/cane setting in front of the lighter strength Ironstone painted walls to help balance out the white forward wall? Just some ideas...

What about shale grey? It’s a lighter grey to windspray & basalt but in the gray range you like with the same light feel as surfmist? Be great from a solar passive/cooling effect in summer? :)